Volume I No. 44 |October 22, 2019
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ARTS NEWS
& PROFILES
FROM
FLORIDA'S
TREASURE COAST & BEYOND
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Sharing our wealth of arts and culture.
We're having an ARTS BLAST!
Supporting arts and cultural councils everywhere.
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St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club Show
Milford Myhre at Lake Wales Pioneer Days
Space Coast Flute Orchestra
MLB Chamber Music - Music on the River
Gardening at Edison and Ford
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Busy Times
Well, it had to happen. There are so many things going on in Arts Blast Land that the calendar listings got too unwieldy to stay in Tuesday's Blasts, so c
hanges are happening.
Beginning with this issue,
On the Calendar, Auditions, and Calls for Artists
will move from the weekly Arts Blast to their own individual pages at WilliMiller.com. They've been there for several weeks but, until today, also at the end of each Arts Blast. Updates will be added online as necessary.
What a Weekend!
will continue its Thursday delivery and land on the website, too.
My only complaint about having so many things to choose from? Having to choose!
With that in mind, I'm reminding readers who would like to see their events in the Arts Blast calendar listings, you
must
use this format. If I have to search through that beautiful eBlast you've created and sent as a press release, there's an excellent chance it won't happen. And don't cross your fingers and hope that I'll pick up on your schedule on your Facebook page. I really don't want to miss promoting your events, so please follow the guidelines and make sure I have everything at least a week in advance. Go ahead and send one or two photos (in addition to that eBlast) and if I need more, I'll let you know. Thanks for understanding.
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(organization)
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(Event)
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St. Lucie County Rock & Gem Club Show
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My association with
The St. Lucie Rock and Gem Club began years ago, when I interviewed members Hannah Pollack and Sue Ritter for my radio show on WQCS. Their invitation to stop by the club for a tour and an introduction to the lapidary arts was the beginning of a learning adventure I'm still enjoying. One class - wirewrapping - led to another and then another and then to my own studio full of machines, bench tools, metals, and rough slabs that would be turned into beautiful stones for jewelry. There's something magical about starting with a dull piece of rock and ending with a polished beauty.
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The club was founded 41 years ago by a small group of people interested in the lapidary arts, rocks and minerals. The membership is now closer to 200 active members. The annual show and sale is this weekend, Oct. 26 and 27 at the St. Lucie County Civic Center. It's a great chance to see what the club members do and gather information to find out if it's a path you'd like to follow.
Classes include lampwork (making glass beads with fire); metal shaping, wrapping, and casting; enameling; beading of all kinds, and others. Registration is open now for the fall semester that begins Oct. 28. The studio workshop is at
6901 Heritage Dr., Port Saint Lucie.
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Space Coast Flute Orchestra
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The Space Coast Flute Orchestra
, under the direction of Susan McQuinn, will share Autumn Around the World Sunday, Oct. 27, at Suntree United Methodist Church, Melbourne. No tickets required for this free concert. Donations are gratefully accepted.
Space Coast Flute Orchestra is one of the largest, regularly rehearsed flute orchestras in the country, numbering more than 30 musicians. Founded in 1983 by Nancy Clew-Eller, SCSO "provides adult flutists of Brevard County with educational and performance opportunities, while supporting local young flutists and enriching cultural arts in the community."
Photo: Susan McQuinn
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From Riverside Theatre:
Love theatre? Want to learn more about the shows being produced at Riverside Theatre? BACKSTAGE ACCESS gives you the key to behind-the-scenes information and discussions of our main stage productions. This series of adult courses will take a closer look at the professional productions being presented by Riverside Theatre while also exploring theatre as an art form and celebrating the magical relationship that exists between actors and audience within a shared space and time.
Backstage Access classes seek to build a greater awareness of the many facets and collaborations involved in theatrical expression as we continue to explore the questions “Why theatre?” and “What makes the live theatrical event different from all other art forms?”
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Lake Wales Pioneer Days Honors
Milford Myhre
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Milford Myhre, the man being honored during Lake Wales Pioneer Days, gave me one of my more memorable moments many years ago when I went to Bok Tower Gardens to record an interview for Arts Spotlight in 1998. (Yes, another example of why I never throw anything away.) I don't have that interview on tape, unfortunately.
He took me all the way up the tower to the carillon room. At least, I'm remembering it as All the Way Up. Maybe it was on the second floor but it was such a thrill I imagined I was in the clouds. I hope I won't get him in trouble by saying this, but he let me sit at the keyboard and actually touch the keys. Of course, it wasn't set up for playing, but still.
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Myhre had been carillonneur at Bok Tower for 36 years when he retired in 2004. He first played the carillon in 1950, at the Plymouth Congregational Church while at the University of Nebraska.
A Lake Wales resident for more than 50 years, Myhre's contributions to the area are many. He established the first International Carillon Festival, the Carillon Fellows program, the Anton Brees Carillon Library, and the Music at Pinewood concert series. He is also a founding board member of the Lake Wales Arts Council, the Lake Wales Museum Commission, and founder and director of the Lake Wales Chorale.
And there's more
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In addition to the 10 a.m. Saturday honoring of Myhre, Pioneer Days will feature live music, vendors of handmade crafts, a food and beverage menu that includes Mediterranean dishes, Philly cheese steaks, Italian and Polish sausages, funnel cakes, and more. On the entertainment menu: Nat West & Pickin’ In the Park, Lake Wales High School Highlander Band, Mountain Brew Trio, Adam Duss Experience, Studio 6 Dancers, Talako Indian Dancers, Jason Hobert on guitar, Utah Farris on flute, Bryan Rivers, Hank’s Cracker Storytelling, and Craig Singleton & the Big City Band.
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Award-Winning Films with David Opasik: Paper Moon
October 25 at 2:00 p.m. Blake Library
During the Great Depression, a con man finds himself saddled with a young girl who may or may not be his daughter, and the two forge an unlikely partnership. Starring:
Ryan O'Neal
,
Tatum O'Neal
,
Madeline Kahn
(1973 'PG' 1h 42min).
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From the Melbourne Chamber Music Society:
The Melbourne Chamber Music Society
is offering a free bonus concert for all season subscribers on April 3, 2020, featuring the LGT Young Soloists, a Swiss-based, 14-piece String Ensemble of the most gifted European string players ages 14 to 23. Our opening concert, a solo piano recital featuring pianist Steven Lin Oct. 25, 7:30 p.m., is at St. Mark's United Methodist Church in Indialantic. Be aware that the annual St. Mark's pumpkin sale will be happening at this time. Please allow a bit of extra time for parking. Thank you!
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From the Space Coast Symphony Orchestra:
The next generation of exceptionally talented performers can be heard during
Music on the River
, the Cocoa Beach concert series featuring rising musical stars. At 3:30 PM on Sunday, October 27, the public is invited to an afternoon of free music at First United Methodist Church of Cocoa Beach, at 3300 N. Atlantic Avenue (A1A) in Cocoa Beach.
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From Garden Club of Fort Pierce:
“Diversity in the Garden” is as important in horticulture as it is in life and The Garden Club of Fort Pierce is taking it to heart with our annual Mega Sale. Come connect with us at our indoor yard sale and outdoor plant sale to score some diverse treasures for your garden and home. You can find us at Glidden Park on Saturday, November 2, 2019 where a great selection of household goods and locally grown plants will await you. The proceeds help us fund a scholarship and provide community projects.
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Coming Soon! The Garden Club of Indian River County's 28th holiday ornament is on its way to Vero Beach and will be available for purchase early in November.
The design is by Arun Wijetilleke and the accompanying brochure by Nat Jackson, as usual. Locations for purchase will be listed on the Garden Club's website.
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From the Vero Beach Centennial Committee:
While Vero Beach residents are looking forward to spending Saturday, October 26 in historic downtown enjoying all the activities happening around the Centennial Celebration Finale, there are some important bits of information everyone needs to know to make the day easier for them.
The Centennial Parade will start the day leaving the Vero Beach High School at 10 a.m. and making their way north down 14
th
Avenue through the center of downtown and past the old train station. It should conclude approximately at noon when everyone is invited to come to Pocahontas Park to enjoy the day’s festivities.
Get parade schedule, parking, street closings, and everything Centennial Finale related at
www.verobeach100.org.
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Vero Beach Opera
Rossini's Opera "The Barber of Seville"
Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 3 pm
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Thank You
Arts Blast Sponsors!
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A big Arts Blast thanks to The Galleries of Historic Downtown Vero Beach for supporting Arts Blast:
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Vero Beach Art Club's first Art in the Park is Oct. 27 in Humiston Park on Ocean Dr., Vero Beach.
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
2019 Sunday Dates:
October 27
November 10
November 17
December 8
December 15
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Paintings by Barry Shapiro are on exhibit at Community Church of Vero Beach. He'll be talking about them and his career as an artist from 5 to 7 p.m. Nov. 20. All are welcome.
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The Jureit Musicales are back for another season in Martin County.
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now through January 12, 2020 in the Holmes Gallery.
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Coming Soon to a Lagoon Near You!
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Ballet Vero Beach's Centennial edition of Nutcracker on the Indian River is in the works, with auditions for the young set finished up last week. Dates are Dec. 30&31
Single tickets go on sale Nov. 29. Subscribers can get theirs now.
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An update from
Space Coast Symphony Orchestra's Aaron Collins:
"Recovery is slow going. Some good, some bad days. ... I’m working so very hard to get back to normal! I appreciate everyone’s support and love." Send him more on the SCSO Facebook page.
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Welcome and Thanks to Our Newest Arts Blast Sponsor
The first concert in Christ by the Sea's 2019-2020 series is Nov. 17 at 3 p.m., featuring pianist Marcos Flores, and classical guitarist Miguel Bonachea. Baroque to tango, Bach to Piazzolla.
3755 Hwy A1A Vero Beach, FL (772) 231-1661
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From Edison and Ford Winter Estates:
In the northern states, most gardeners plant vegetables in the spring; however, in much of Florida, fall is the best time for planting popular edibles. The Edison and Ford Winter Estates Garden Shoppe just received a large shipment of arugula, eggplant, kale, broccoli, cauliflower, peppers, lettuce, celery, chives, and tomatoes, as well as several types of herbs. For gardeners wishing to start vegetables from seed, packets are available in the Museum Store.
Vegetables and herbs can be grown in flower pots or raised beds in potting soil throughout the cooler months.
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For winter residents that don't have room for a garden, raised beds (four feet by 10 feet) are available for rent in the Community Garden at the Estates from October through May for $100 or just $75 for Edison Ford members (the rate is for the entire season).
Horticulture Specialist, Eric Frankovitch, is preparing the beds, adding compost and will lead gardening meetings for community garden members. Garden members will have access to garden tools, water, soil and mulch.
The Garden Shoppe is open daily from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and garden staff is available to answer questions and help with plant selection. To reserve a raised bed, call 239-334-7419. Gardening events and classes are listed on the website at
www.edisonford.org
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Supporting Arts Councils Everywhere
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Riverside Theatre's Big Season!
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For Artist Members of the Cultural Council of Indian River County:
CALL FOR ARTISTS – Art in Public Places
Application deadline: November 1
Delivery day: Nov 11 Exhibit dates: Nov 13, 2019 to Feb 28, 2020
Vero Beach Regional Airport Secure Passenger Area, 3400 Cherokee Drive
“Historical Vero” Theme (Citrus, Dodgers, Cattle, the Beach, Downtown, etc.)
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Arts Blast
Friends and Supporters
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All are updated online as needed.
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LIBRARIES
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IF YOU GO (ONLINE)
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Ft. Pierce Jazz & Blues Society
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Center for Spiritual Care
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Galleries of Historic Downtown Vero Beach Arts District
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Vero Beach Choral Society
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Treasure Coast Community Singers
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Treasure Coast Jazz Society
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